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Haswell: Cheat Sheet

June 5, 2013 2:45am PDT

Everything you need to know about the fourth generation of PC processors from Intel.

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DIY desktops are dead in business and dying in the home

May 24, 2013 8:22am PDT

Declining PC sales, fewer discrete components, and the proliferation of mobile devices are pushing the homebrew PC market into obscurity.

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Five free anti-malware tools for Windows PCs

September 12, 2012 11:33am PDT

Protect your system against those insidious malware threats with the help of these reliable removal tools.

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How to access Microsoft Office 365 from an Android tablet

May 13, 2013 9:54am PDT

Learn how to setup and configure an Android tablet to access Microsoft Office 365.

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Get the Windows 8 Media Center Pack for free - but be prepared to wait

November 20, 2012 1:36pm PST

Greg Shultz explains how to download and install the free Windows 8 Media Center Pack in Windows 8 Pro, including some caveats.

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Reset your PC from a Windows 8 Recovery Drive

March 21, 2013 8:47am PDT

Reset your PC tool removes all of your data and settings and then reinstalls Windows 8. Greg Shultz shows you how it works.

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The top five mind mapping apps for the Android tablet

July 20, 2012 7:30am PDT

Andy Makar highlights five of his favorite mind mapping applications for the Android tablet platform.

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Three methods for transferring files to and from your Android tablet

May 15, 2013 5:45pm PDT

If your Android tablet doesn't have a USB port, you can still easily transfer your files to and from a PC. Jack Wallen explains three ways this can be done.

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Cracking Open the Sony Tablet S

September 21, 2011 7:53am PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony Tablet S. Inside this Android tablet, he found hardware from Nvidia, Elpida, Samsung, and UEI.

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Illustrated walk-through: Creating a bootable USB flash drive for Windows XP

February 16, 2007 8:00am PST

A bootable flash drive can come in handy--but trying to create one might have you pulling out your hair. Windows expert Greg Shultz shares the method he followed, from configuring the BIOS to...

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Connect Android to Windows and Samba shared directories

April 30, 2012 6:05am PDT

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of connecting your Android tablet to your Windows and Samba shared folders with the help of ES File Explorer.

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Create a custom recovery image for Windows 8's Refresh your PC tool

March 14, 2013 8:14am PDT

Greg Shultz shows you how to use Recimg in the command line to create a custom recovery image for Windows 8's Refresh your PC tool.

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Add a full blown web server to your Android tablet

May 31, 2013 11:33am PDT

Jack Wallen takes a look at Bit Web Server, a full-blown web development environment for your Android tablet.

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Be ready to use the Windows 8 Recovery Drive

February 20, 2013 1:22pm PST

Greg Shultz shows you how to use the Windows 8 Recovery Drive and exactly what to expect if you should ever need it.

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Chromebook or iPad: Choose your post-PC device wisely

December 3, 2012 11:16am PST

Andy Wolber looks at how each of these devices offers connectivity, applications, and access to data that may transform how you work.

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How to determine what device is on what port on your Cisco switch

November 8, 2007 2:58pm PST

When your network is in crisis, it's important to know which device is connected to which switch port without having to run to the network room. David Davis discusses network analysis applications...

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